These are standard specifications for the 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Hydra-Matic Synchromesh
Engine # A600374
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Chassis # A600378
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1938 |
| Coach Work : | Dietrich |
| Price : | $4,100-$6,700 |
| Weight : | 5300 lbs | 2404.04 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 12 67-degree | V-block; Monoblock; Stromberg carburetor | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7751 cc | 473.0 cu in. | 7.8 L. |
| Power : | 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.00:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 SV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
3 Hydra-Matic Synchromesh
Production Figures
| Total Packard Production for 1938 : | 55,718 |
| Total 1938 1607 Twelve production : | 566 |
| 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve | |
| Convertible Victoria 5 P (by Dietrich) : | 11 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe Roadster
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| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 134.3 in | 3412 mm. |
Formal Sedan
| Price : | $4,200 |
| Weight : | 5500 lbs | 2494.758 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 134.3 in | 3412 mm. |
Club Sedan
| Price : | $4,300 |
| Weight : | 5500 lbs | 2494.758 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 134.3 in | 3412 mm. |
Coupe
| Price : | $4,200 |
| Weight : | 5400 lbs | 2449.399 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 134.3 in | 3412 mm. |
Convertible Coupe
| Price : | $4,400 |
| Weight : | 5300 lbs | 2404.04 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 134.3 in | 3412 mm. |
Convertible Victoria by Dietrich
Chassis # A600378
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| Coachwork : | Dietrich |
| Price : | $5,300 |
| Weight : | 5345 lbs | 2424.451 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 134.3 in | 3412 mm. |
All Weather Cabriolet Roll
| Price : | $6,700 |
| Weight : | 5800 lbs | 2630.836 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 134.3 in | 3412 mm. |
Touring Sedan
| Price : | $4,100 |
| Weight : | 5500 lbs | 2494.758 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 134.3 in | 3412 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent with coil springs and tubular shock absorbers Rear : Live axle with leaf springs and tubular shock absorbers | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
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| Tires : | 7.50 x 17 |
1938 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $763 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,730 |
| Avg. Home : | $3,900 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.10 |
1938 Packard 1607 Twelve FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve? A: The 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve has a wheelbase size of 134.34 inches.Q: How much did the 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve cost when new?A: The 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve cost approximately $4,100 to $6,700 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve? A: The 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve was offered as a All Weather Cabriolet Roll, Club Sedan, Convertible Coupe, Convertible Victoria, Coupe, Coupe Roadster, Formal Sedan, Touring Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve have? A: The 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve had 7.50 x 17 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Packard produce in 1938? A: Packard produced 55,718 automobiles in 1938.Q: How many 1938 1607 Twelves were produced? A: Packard produced 566 examples of the 1607 Twelve in 1938.Q: What engine did the 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve have? A: The engine powering the 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve was a V 12L-Head (7751 cc | 473.0 cu in. | 7.8 L.) with 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 3200 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve have? A: The 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve had a 3 speed Hydra-Matic Synchromesh gearbox.